reservoir cap is loose

2002 FORD TAURUS
18,000 MILES
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MISTYP1979
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My radiator reservoir cap is not tight.
Apr 17, 2017 at 4:49 AM
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HMAC300
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if it will not tighten, check cap then check reservoir to see if threads are messed up, finally try another radiator cap.
Apr 17, 2017 at 7:48 AM
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